Research Fellow in Cambrian Biogeochemistry: The University of Leeds is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join the NERC Pushing the Frontiers project aimed at understanding the drivers and evolutionary consequences of Earth’s first metazoan radiation and subsequent extinction during the Cambrian period. This role offers a blend of hybrid working opportunities and flexible arrangements.
Research Fellow in Cambrian Biogeochemistry
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area:
Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction, Geochemistry, Biogeochemical Modelling
Location:
Leeds – Main Campus
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant field, with a focus on paleoenvironmental reconstruction, redox and nutrient cycling, or early Earth geochemistry.
- A strong track record in publishing scientific results at an international level.
- Independent and creative research capability.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be involved in a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary programme of novel analyses and modelling that focuses on reconstructing regional and global environmental conditions through the Cambrian Sinsk Event. Key responsibilities include:
- Reconstructing water column redox conditions on a regional scale.
- Evaluating nutrient cycling and feedbacks to oxygenation.
- Conducting geochemical and isotopic analyses to upscale findings from the regional to global scale via biogeochemical modelling.
- Testing various hypotheses related to the Sinsk Event.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting the University of Leeds careers page. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Simon Poulton at s.poulton@leeds.ac.uk.
Last Date to Apply:
31 May 2025
The successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 26 days of holiday, a generous pension scheme, and various staff wellbeing initiatives.
